Leaf (2 pages), novellae on Parashat Acharei Mot, handwritten by R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, author of Keren LeDavid.
Manuscript handwritten by the author. R. Eliezer David's novellae on the books of Bereshit and Shemot were published before the Holocaust. The manuscripts of the other parts were hidden in the ground and thus survived the Holocaust, and were only finally published in 1976. The present leaf may have been amongst the writings which were hidden during the Holocaust.
This manuscript contains the initial text, handwritten by the author; it was published with many variations in the Brooklyn 1976 and Bnei Brak 2008 editions.

R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar (ca. 1866 – 1928), prominent Torah leader and yeshiva dean in Hungary and Transylvania. Close disciple of his brother R. Moshe Grünwald, the Arugot HaBosem. He served as rabbi in many prominent communities, establishing in each place a large yeshiva where he edified many disciples, including dozens of rabbis and poskim.

[1] leaf. 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Marginal stains (traces of glue). Marginal open tears, affecting text. Margins strengthened with sellotape.

Ink blotter dedicated to Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum – gift received immediately upon his victory in the first elections for the Satmar rabbinate, Tishrei 1928, from the community leader R. Chaim Freund and the community members. Satmar, 17th Tishrei 1928.
Wooden ink blotter. Metal plaque on upper part, with vegetal motifs and engraved dedication: "To R. Yoel Teitelbaum, much success – 17th Tishrei 1928 – Chaim Freund and the entire Satmar community".
The next day, second day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot, 18th Tishrei, R. Yoel received the official certificate of appointment as rabbi of Satmar, signed by the rabbis and notables of the city, headed by the community leader R. Chaim Freund (see Kedem auction 63, item 111).

The Controversy Over the Satmar Rabbinate
In summer 1928, shortly after the passing of R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, elections were held to appoint a new rabbi. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum won the elections, yet several members of the community attempted to disqualify the election, claiming that the results were forged. The severe controversy over the election lasted for six years, during which polemic writings were published on each side, and several repeated elections were conducted. Only in 1934 was R. Yoel Teitelbaum finally appointed as rabbi of Satmar.
The election of R. Yoel Teitelbaum to the Satmar rabbinate marked a turning point in the impact of the Orthodox and Chassidic communities in the Maramureş region and Transylvania. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum turned Satmar into a powerhouse of Torah and Chassidism, with a yeshiva numbering hundreds of students and a dynamic Chassidic community.

R. Chaim Freund (1865 – ca. 1950), community leader of Satmar for many years. Brother of R. Avraham Yehoshua Freund Rabbi of Năsăud. He played a central role in the appointment of Rebbe Yoel as rabbi of Satmar in 1929-1934.

Approx. 8.5X15X8 cm. Good-fair condition. Defects and rust to metal plaque. Fading and minor abrasions to wood. Blotting cloth worn and slightly torn.

The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar

In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.

In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).

Two polemic books printed during the course of the battle against the appointment of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum as rabbi of Satmar:
1. Sefat Emet. Satmar: Meir Leib Hirsch, [1929].
[8], 76, [8] leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Creases and wear. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
2. Shamoa Ben Achechem. Satmar, [1929].
[1], 13, [1] pages. 15.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Tears, including open tear to final leaf, affecting text. Paper repairs on verso of title page and final leaf. Detached leaves. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.

The Controversy Over the Satmar Rabbinate
In summer 1928, shortly after the passing of R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, elections were held to appoint a new rabbi. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum won the elections, yet several members of the community attempted to disqualify the election, claiming that the results were forged. The severe controversy over the election lasted for six years, during which polemic writings were published on each side, and several repeated elections were conducted. Only in 1934 was R. Yoel Teitelbaum finally appointed as rabbi of Satmar.
The present two books present the point of view of those who opposed the appointment of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum. With approbations and responsa by several Torah leaders, including the Minchat Elazar of Munkacs, R. Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert, R. David Sperber of Braşov and others.

Two letters (on two sides of one leaf) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Aharon Roth (R. Aharele), the Shomer Emunim. "Sakmer" (Satmar), Thursday Parashat Vayechi [1930-1931].
The letters were sent to Eretz Israel, to R. Avraham Groman (1901 – ca. 1992) and his brother R. Yitzchak Groman (son-in-law of R. Meir Eichler), who were amongst the first and most prominent followers of Rebbe Aharele in Jerusalem. On one side of the leaf, letter of inspiration for R. Avraham, containing words of faith. The rebbe also instructs him to adopt the dress code of Eretz Israel - long upper coat, white socks, etc. On the verso, letter to R. Yitzchak, with weddings wishes, blessings for success, and regards to his father-in-law R. Meir Eichler and brother-in-law R. Tzvi Eichler.
The letters were printed with omissions in Mevakshei Emunim (Jerusalem, 1996, III, pp. 25-26).

Rebbe Aharon (R. Aharele) Roth – (1894-1947) established groups of men dedicated to the worship of G-d in Budapest and in Satmar, under the name "Yir'ei Hashem". In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem where he founded a similar group of Chassidim. He returned to his followers in Satmar and later Beregsaz, from 1930-1939, while continuing to guide his Chassidim in Eretz Israel through his letters. He eventually immigrated to Jerusalem where he reorganized his holy group, perpetuated until this day through the Chassidic communities of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Emunah and others.
Rebbe Aharele would instruct his disciples to follow the dress code of Jerusalem Jews, even insisting on streimelach from bar mitzvah age, unlike other Chassidic groups.

[1] leaf (2 written pages). 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Stains and wear. Small holes to folds.

Six books by R. Aharon (R. Aharele) Roth, the Shomer Emunim. Satmar and Jerusalem, 1933-1948. First editions.
1. Shulchan HaTahor. Satmar, [1933]. Handwritten glosses in the margins of some leaves [identified as the handwriting of R. David Sperber of Brașov].
2. Noam HaLevavot. Satmar, [1934].
3. Menachem Tzion. Satmar, [1935].
4. Shomer Emunim, Parts I and II. Jerusalem, [1942].
5. Mevakesh Emunah. Jerusalem, [1943].
6. Uvda D'Aharon. Jerusalem, [1948].

6 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good to fair condition. Signatures and stamps. New bindings.